Misty's Adventures in Galar

by Brian Sheil

12: More Mine Madness: Part 1

After earning her second gym badge, Misty and her companions make their way to the seafood restaurant Oleana mentioned.
"The Captain's Table." Misty said. "This is the place."
"I can't believe Chairman Rose invited us here after you won your gym battle." Firefly said happily.
"Me too. Anyway, let's not keep the Chairman waiting."
The three girls entered the restaurant, there they were welcomed by Chairman Rose, Oleana, and even Sonia.
"Hello, my friends." Rose greeted. "Nice of you to arrive. It is time to celebrate Miss Brightdawn's recently victory."
"You were invited too, Misty?" Sonia asked.
"Yes, I was." Misty replied. "I'm very surprised to see you here."
Soon everybody started to enjoy the meals which were served.
"Wow!" Firefly said as she started munching on some crab cakes. "The seafood here is yummy."
"Why not?" Paradise replied as she takes a bite of lobster. "Hulbury is a sea faring town. The seafood here is definitely delicious."
Rose turned his attention to Sonia. "How's Professor Magnolia doing? It's because of her research of the Dynamax Phenomenon that we're moving ahead. That's how the Dynamax Bands were born, thanks to her research."
"Lately, my grandmother has been getting worried." Sonia said. "There's still so much about Dynamax that even she doesn't know. She gave me a Power Spot Detector to see if any Dynamax hot spots are in the area."
"That does sound troubling. Perhaps you should head over to the city of Hammerlocke. Answers to the Dynamax Phenomenon could be in an area of the city called the Vault. It houses history of the Galar Region."
"Excellent idea, sir." Oleana replied. "I'll set up a meeting with miss Sonia right away."
Misty and company thinks it's a good idea. Later, the three girls left the restaurant only to run into Hop.
"Hi, Misty." Hop greeted. "I see you got the water badge."
"You guessed it, Hop." Misty replied. "I still have six badges to earn."
"Well, our next opponent is Kabu in Monostoke." Hop then looked sad. "But, it'll have to wait though."
"Why is that?" Paradise wondered.
"Kabu is somewhere in another arena of the Galar Mine." Hop then perked up again. "Let's go find him. Then, we'll have our gym challenge."
Hop left, leaving the girls thinking.
"If I'm not mistaken," Firefly said, "Kabu specializes in fire types."
"You're right, Firefly." Misty replied. "I think Drizzile can be helpful in that battle. Let's go find Kabu!"
The girls follow the path leading to the mine. Soon as she entered, a bunch of Wimpod scatter and leave. Misty saw a rock with two claws sticking out. These claws look like they have faces. Misty studies this creature.
Binacle, the Two Handed Pokémon. The Pokédex said. Always in pairs. Two on each rock.
This gives Misty an idea. "Let's go, Mudbray!"
Mudbray comes out to face this new Pokémon. Binacle fired a stream of water.
"Dodge that Water Gun!" Misty calls out.
Mudbray trotted off. She then gave another command. "Okay, Mudbray. Use Double Kick!"
The Donkey Pokémon kicked Binacle. Misty soon threw a Poké Ball at the Rock type. After a few shakes, the ball clicked. She was very happy as the ball disappeared. "Wait until Miss Catrina studies you, Binacle."
"Not a bad capture." Said a familiar voice.
The girls turned to see Bede. Apparently, he was watching Misty in action.
"So, we meet again, Miss Brightdawn." Bede said.
"Bede!" Misty gasped as she recalled Mudbray. "What do you want?"
"I'm doing business for the Chairman. Since YOU'RE here, let's see if you improved." He then throws a Poké Ball. "Let's go, Solosis!"
Solosis comes out for battle. Its calls for her first choice. "Let's go, Klink."
Klink pops out. Bede isn't easily worried. "Here's a new move for your Klink. Solosis, Psyshock!"
Solosis fired a blast of psychic energy towards Klink. The Gear Pokémon wasn't effected that much.
"Fight back with Discharge!" Misty called out.
Klink fired an electrical blast at Solosis. It was enough to cause it to faint.
"Return, Solosis." Bede said as he soon took out another Poké Ball. "You're next, Gothita."
When Misty saw Gothita come out, she recalled Klink and called for her next choice. "Mudbray, let's go."
When Mudbray came out, Bede was skeptical. "I see this Pokémon in action. Fighting moves are not effective against psychic types."
"But, a move like this is." Misty replied as she gave a command to her Pokémon. "Mudbray, Bulldoze!"
Mudbray stomped on the ground and shook up Gothita. The Psychic soon fainted. Bede has Gothita recalled.
"That caught me off guard." Bede admitted. "I didn't expect a ground attack. Here's number three. Hatenna."
The Calm Pokémon came out. After recalling Mudbray, Misty called for her next Pokémon. "Vulpix, let's go."
Vulpix comes out ready for battle.
"Who did she send to the sanctuary to get Vulpix back`" Firefly asked.
"She sent Corvisquire." Paradise replied. "Misty figured that the Raven Pokémon needs a rest."
"Hatenna," Bede said, "use Psybeam."
Hatenna fired a beam of psychic at Vulpix. Misty reacted quickly. "Dodge. Then, use Will-O-Wisp!"
Vulpix dodged the Psybeam, then used a strange power. Bede realized something when Hatenna caught on fire. "Oh no! Hatenna was burned!"
"Let's follow it up with Incinerate!" Misty called out.
Vulpix blew a fireball at Hatenna. Soon, it fainted. After recalling his Pokémon, Bede made an announcement. "I have with me a fourth Pokémon. Let's go, Ponyta."
Out came a lavender ghost like pony. Misty used her Pokédex to study. Ponyta, the Unique Horn Pokémon. It's horn has the power to heal even the slightest injury.
Misty is surprised to see this Pokémon. "This doesn't look like a Ponyta I've seen."
"This is a Galarian Ponyta." Bede explained. "It is different than Ponyta you're used to."
Misty recalled Vulpix and called for her last Pokémon. "Drizzile, let's go."
Bede realized that Sobble has evolved. "Not bad. Let's see how it can fight. Ponyta, Fairy Wind."
Ponyta blew a pink wind. Drizzile was effected. But, not by much.
"Drizzile," Misty said, "use Water Pulse."
Drizzile fired a blast of water to Ponyta. As soon as it was confused, Misty followed it up. "Finish with Sucker Punch!"
With a fist surrounded by black energy, Drizzile struck Ponyta with such force, the Unique Horn Pokémon fainted. Bede was surprised at this as he recalls his Pokémon.
"You have improved a bit. I'll say that." Bede said. "Let's meet again."
As Bede leaves, Misty returned to her friends.
"Come on, you guys." Misty said. "Let's find Kabu."

To be continued...